Breastfeeding Support contains the herbs Fenugreek and Blessed thistle to support breast milk production in breastfeeding women.

Fenugreek and Blessed thistle are galactagogues. Galactagogues are substances that assist in the initiation, continuation or augmentation of breast milk production.

Fenugreek is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine as a nutritive tonic.

• Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek) seed extract 750mg, derived from dry seed 3g
• Cnicus benedictus (Blessed thistle) herb extract 250mg, derived from dry herb 1g

Adults only: Take 1 tablet, once or twice daily, with food, or as directed by your health professional.

Does not contain egg, milk, peanut, soy, tree nuts, animal products, gluten, lactose or artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

DRUG INTERACTIONS:

Caution with warfarin and other anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs - Fenugreek may affect blood coagulation (based on an isolated case report). Monitor.

Caution with hypoglycaemic drugs - Fenugreek may have additive effects. Monitor blood glucose.

Caution with iron -Fenugreek can inhibit iron absorption. Separate dose by 2 hours.

CAUTIONS:

Contraindicated in pregnancy - Fenugreek can cause uterine contractions, increasing the risk of early labour or miscarriage.

SIDE EFFECTS:

None noted at the recommended dose.

COMPANION PRODUCTS:

Omega-3 Concentrate

Pregnancy Plus 1-2-3

Probiotic 55 Billion

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